I am planning a trip to Indonesia for June/July and I've read a bit about the diving in Manado (Bunaken). It seems like a fantastic place to go, though I also was planning on trekking in Sumatra - so Palau Weh looks like a good option also. If I'm in IIndonesia, would it be better to check out the islands off of Kalimantan?
I was diving for 5 days in Sipidan last summer, and wanted to know how Bunaken, Palau Weh, and Derawan/Sangalaki/Maratua, compare to Sipidan.
As I'd be a solo backpacker, cost is a concern. It seems Derawan/Sangalaki/Maratua seem difficult to get to. Are there only resorts there? Or is it possible to do it cheaply and easily (aside from the Balikpapan>Berau>Derawan journey)? Maybe it'd be easiest to dive Bukanen and Palau Weh?
Thanks
I was diving for 5 days in Sipidan last summer, and wanted to know how Bunaken, Palau Weh, and Derawan/Sangalaki/Maratua, compare to Sipidan.
As I'd be a solo backpacker, cost is a concern. It seems Derawan/Sangalaki/Maratua seem difficult to get to. Are there only resorts there? Or is it possible to do it cheaply and easily (aside from the Balikpapan>Berau>Derawan journey)? Maybe it'd be easiest to dive Bukanen and Palau Weh?
Thanks